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A high-speed train slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two cars and killing at least 64 people on Wednesday in central Spain, authorities said.

An arrest has been made in connection to the death of an Ohio high school student who died by suicide after becoming a victim of sextortion. REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/27/suspect-arrested-instagram-sextortion-investigation-3-years-after-teens-death/

Currently, the total number of positive measles cases reported statewide in 2026 is 73. REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/28/kosciusko-county-reports-first-measles-case-count-climbs-northeast-indiana/ 

Police department in Alabama mourns death of officer in off-duty crash >>> https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/27/devastating-police-department-mourns-death-officer-off-duty-crash/

Applications for the City of Fort Wayne’s ‘Hope Through Heat’ program are now open.

Honor Flight Northeast Indiana is once again headed to the nation’s capital.

Alex Pretti’s parents say federal government is shielding agents involved in his killing READ: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/27/alex-prettis-parents-say-federal-government-is-shielding-agents-involved-his-killing/

Israel’s polls close as Netanyahu seeks another term in office. Here’s what exit polls are showing >>> https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/27/israels-polls-close-netanyahu-seeks-another-term-office-heres-what-exit-polls-are-showing/

President Donald Trump took to the stage Tuesday at a venue in Corpus Christi, Texas, and said to the crowd, “See that little ship out there? It’s got 1 million barrels of oil on it from Venezuela.”

An 18-year-old in Missouri was charged in a hate-motivated attack after allegedly luring a victim through a dating app, according to authorities. REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/27/18-year-old-charged-hate-motivated-attack-after-luring-victim-through-dating-app-police-say/ 

He killed at least 30 women and girls in multiple states in the 1970s, and many more escaped or survived with injuries. REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/27/authorities-are-connecting-serial-killer-ted-bundy-another-1970s-homicide/ 

Military leaders and defense executives packed the Pearl Event Center on Tuesday for the fifth annual Northeast Indiana Defense Summit. READ MORE HERE: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/28/day-1-sen-banks-defense-summit-wraps-fort-wayne-focus-indiana-jobs/

The Rotary Club World Affairs Conference was held in Fort Wayne on Tuesday. REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/28/local-high-school-students-learn-about-artificial-intelligence-during-rotary-club-world-affairs-conference/

An Ohio couple is facing multiple charges of child endangerment and animal cruelty following a welfare check at their home. REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/28/couple-charged-after-4-children-removed-deplorable-conditions-police-say/ 

After a poor start to the season, the Colts have traded away veteran stars Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner. DETAILS: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/28/colts-trade-nelson-buckner-ahead-deadline/ 

The Fort Wayne City Council approved next year’s budget.

Taylor Fordyce finished her night with a triple-double to help Saint Francis women’s basketball secure a season-opening win over Olivet Nazarene. HIGHLIGHTS: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/28/fordyce-triple-double-leads-saint-francis-women-past-olivet-nazarene-season-opener/ 

The Department of Justice is sending election monitors to Marion and Lake counties for the midterm election. REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/28/doj-sending-election-monitors-indiana-sparks-debate/

Leaders say the numbers confirm long‑standing disparities and are a roadmap for change. REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/27/state-black-fort-wayne-report-reveals-persistent-gaps-jobs-housing-health/ 

Safety experts say you should review DMs and friend requests together with your children. REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/27/first-alert-mom-shares-warning-after-she-says-son-was-threatened-online/

In all, the rescue took about one hour and 15 minutes. REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/27/fwfd-rescues-person-dog-after-floor-collapse/

A Fort Wayne family says Norfolk Southern trains have blocked their driveway for hours at a time. REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/27/fort-wayne-family-says-train-blocked-driveway-almost-24-hours/

A Fort Wayne City Council member won’t be able to drive for a year after being sentenced for drunk driving in Jasper County. REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/27/fort-wayne-city-council-member-loses-driving-privileges-owi-sentencing/ 

He is “healthy and thriving” following a veterinary checkup last week and “remains an active and valued member” of the sheriff’s department. REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/27/allen-county-k9-django-reassigned-after-handler-ben-fries-leaves-acsd-bad-standing/ 

Authorities in Utah are holding a news conference Tuesday to pin another decades-old homicide on serial killer Ted Bundy. REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/27/authorities-are-connecting-serial-killer-ted-bundy-another-1970s-homicide/

In the increasingly bitter legal standoff between President Donald Trump and media outlets whose reporting he dislikes, a new and crucial third party has emerged: citizens who watch and read the news and need it to do their jobs.

JA of Northern Indiana holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Biz Town storefront READ: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/27/ja-northern-indiana-holds-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-new-biz-town-storefront/

Part of Coliseum Boulevard is closed Tuesday due to a water main break. REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/27/water-main-break-closes-part-coliseum-boulevard/ 

A convicted murderer is on the run after escaping from a prison in Tennessee. REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/27/manhunt-underway-convicted-murderer-who-escaped-prison-officials-say/

Cincinnati police say a 13-year-old boy has died five years after he was shot in a quadruple shooting READ: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/26/boy-dies-5-years-after-being-hit-by-crossfire-quadruple-shooting/

The 7-year-old girl who survived a shooting at an Oregon elementary school earlier this month has been moved out of the intensive care unit, her family shared Monday. READ: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/26/family-says-7-year-old-girl-injured-bend-school-shooting-moved-out-icu/

A federal judge agreed Monday to extend an order blocking the Trump administration’s renovation plans for a century-old public golf course in the nation’s capital.

Microsoft has offered 60,000 employees, or about 27% of its global workforce, voluntary buyouts as the software giant spends heavily on artificial intelligence.

A one-city ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine brokered by First Lady Melania Trump is in effect REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/27/one-city-ceasefire-between-russia-ukraine-brokered-by-first-lady-melania-trump-is-effect/ 

Trump administration attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey again READ: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/26/trump-administration-attempting-prosecute-former-fbi-director-james-comey-again/

Jay-Z to headline Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium >>> https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/27/jay-z-will-headline-super-bowl-halftime-show-sofi-stadium-southern-california/ 

A 15-year-old was arrested in connection with a mass shooting that took place near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium Saturday night.

A couple was arrested after three children reported years of abuse in what a sheriff called a “house of horrors” in West Virginia. >> https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/26/couple-arrested-after-children-found-living-what-sheriff-called-house-horrors/

Purdue Fort Wayne women’s basketball secured an 88-64 home win in its exhibition game with Taylor. HIGHLIGHTS: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/27/pfw-women-take-down-taylor-exhibition-game-gates-center/ 

“I never thought I’d be here, but don’t take this for granted because it could happen to any family," Andrea's grandfather, Bruce Talley, said. READ: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/27/family-remembers-13-year-old-fort-wayne-native-andrea-eguia-killed-indianapolis-forever-13/ 

Claude accessed public voter data without human prompting, raising security concerns >> https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/26/claude-accessed-public-voter-data-without-human-prompting-raising-security-concerns/ 

More Hoosier women are delivering at home. Is it safe? >>> https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/26/more-hoosier-women-are-delivering-home-is-it-safe/

The Komets roster has shifted after two frustrating losses over the weekend. DETAILS: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/26/komets-drop-two-straight-make-roster-moves/ 

More than five years after Gabby Petito went missing in a case watched closely nationwide, her family is using her story to foster change in DeKalb County. REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/26/gabby-petito-foundation-brings-domestic-violence-awareness-mission-dekalb-county/ 

The candidates running to replace retiring Allen Superior Court Judge Fran Gull sat down with 21Alive News to share their thoughts on plea deals, how they’d increase efficiency in the legal process, and more.

A family in Indiana is being credited with saving a girl from being kidnapped at gunpoint, police say. READ: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/26/family-steps-detains-man-who-tried-kidnap-girl-gunpoint-outside-her-home-sheriff-says/

The family of a 25-year-old Fort Wayne man who died at the Allen County Jail in late 2024 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/26/wrongful-death-lawsuit-filed-against-allen-county-sheriff-jail-staff-inmates-2024-death/ 

Evansville police found components from multiple Flock cameras in the 18-year-old's bookbag, court documents say. REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/26/teen-arrested-evansville-flock-camera-vandalism-investigation/ 

Attorney General Todd Rokita announced Monday that he supports the U.S. Department of Justice’s decision to send election monitors to Indiana for the 2026 General Election. REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/26/rokita-backs-dojs-plan-send-election-monitors-observe-indiana-elections/ 

Community Harvest Food Bank kicks off 12th annual ‘U Can Crush Hunger’ campaign READ: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/26/community-harvest-food-bank-kicks-off-12th-annual-u-can-crush-hunger-campaign/